Ike Update 6

First of all, we want to let you all know that we all doing fine. Meagan and Derrick had power returned on Saturday morning around 11 am. Kelli and Brooke are staying with them since their apartment still has no power. I think Matt is staying there when he is off duty as well.

We returned home on Saturday around noon to assess the damage. We have a tree down in the side yard that fell very nicely between my bistro set and the bench. The tree between the two trailers had the top break out of it...though it is still attached to the tree.

The 17 acres had even less damage. There is a tree top down in the gas line easement and a few pine cones spread around. The pond is FULL...but the property drained very well. Even the travel trailer was spared any damage.

We had no power Saturday and had another tree fall on the power lines down the street on Sunday. We got power back late Sunday afternoon. San Bernard Electric Co-operative is GREAT! We called late Saturday expecting to get a recorded message of when we might expect power back...instead, I spoke with an actual person who was very apologetic that they were not going to be able to get to us that day! Unheard of these days. They called us on Sunday to see if the power was restored...and were here within an hour when we told them about the new tree down. The linemen are wonderful. We have only good things to say about them all. There are still a few areas out here without power...but everyone should be back on by Tuesday at the latest.

We have friends who are still without power and they are on a well. They have been coming over each evening for dinner and a shower since we have public water, even without power. We also have a friend and her son from Brazoria County who are staying until power is restored there.

Fuel is in short supply. Where stations have power, they also have lines of vehicles waiting on fuel. We have heard stories of waiting in line at one station only to be told they were running out...but always they have offered another station that they have heard just opened or just received a new fuel supply.

Jim and I ran to Hempstead for a few groceries yesterday. Needless to say, there were big signs announcing 'NO milk, NO bread & NO ice!' (I guess Doug was right about the milk and toast!) Brianne ran up to the area convenience store in search of milk this morning (we are out) only to have the gentleman just ahead of her grab the last gallon. We have about half a loaf of bread left.

Next time...more bread, more milk, more extension cords (for the generator)and more vegetables! I was prepared with chili and soups and such...but not for vegetables to go with a meal!

Well, I am going to sign off for now. I am still trying to get my house in order. We had extension cords everywhere until last night!

Thanks for checking in on us. And thanks for your prayers.